Attaching Part References to Blocks

Use the AM_PartReferenceBlock command to create a Part Reference in the graphics area and attaches it to a Block.

If the block has a BlockAttribute that has the same name as a component property, the Part Reference automatically imports the corresponding values.

To create and place Part References:

1. Do one of the following:

   • On the ribbon, click Mechanical Annotate > BOM > PR Block.

   • On the menu, click Mechanical Annotate > BOM > Block Part Reference.

   • Type AM_PartReferenceBlock.

   • Type AM_PartReference, then specify the Block option at the command prompt.

2. In the graphics area, specify a Block.

3. In the Part Reference dialog box, specify the component properties for the Part Reference.

   See Part Reference / Edit Part Reference dialog box.

4. Click OK.

   The Part Reference symbol appears attached to the specified block.

   If you select a Block that already contains a Part Reference, or an entity that is not a Block, the prompt repeats.

Access

Command: AM_PartReferenceBlock, or AM_PartReference, Block option

Menu: Mechanical Annotate > BOM > Block Part Reference

Ribbon: Mechanical Annotate > BOM > PR Block

Related Topics

Creating and Placing Part References

Editing Part References

Part References Dialog Box

Inserting Balloon Callouts from Part References

Parent Topic

Working with Part References